Science & Tech by Kumar Manish

@ 8:30 PM Live

Some of these questions will be discussed in the live session today at 08:30pm.

The Six Questions Topic: International Relations+current affairs 1. India and its Neighborhood “India’s decision to engage diplomatically with the Taliban, including hosting the Taliban Foreign Minister with full state honors, has been described as ‘the enemy’s enemy’ logic. Discuss the strategic rationale and risks of this recalibration in India’s Afghanistan policy.” 2. Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings ”‘Market access can be weaponized, supply chain participation is conditional, and technology cooperation cannot be insulated from trade volatility.’ Critically examine this assessment in the context of Trump 2.0’s tariff policy toward India and its implications for India’s strategic autonomy.” 3. Effect of Policies of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s Interests “China controls nearly 90% of global processing capacity for critical minerals essential to semiconductors, EV batteries, and defense systems. Critically examine India’s critical minerals strategy, including partnerships with Japan and Australia, in the context of reducing strategic dependency.” 4. Indian Diaspora “Tightening immigration policies in the United States and the resolution of India-Canada diplomatic tensions over diaspora-related issues highlight the complex intersection of diaspora politics and bilateral relations. Discuss the evolving role of the Indian diaspora as both an asset and a vulnerability in India’s foreign policy.” 5. Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora “The WTO’s multilateral trading framework is increasingly being bypassed by unilateral tariffs and bilateral FTAs. What are the implications of this shift for India, which has traditionally relied on WTO dispute resolution mechanisms and multilateral trade rules?” 6. Miscellaneous ”‘India’s strategic autonomy, long considered a strength, is now being tested by the simultaneous need to manage relations with the US, China, and Russia; none of whom are willing to accommodate India’s multi-alignment indefinitely.’ Critically examine the future of multi-alignment as India’s foreign policy doctrine.”

📚 Weekly Answer Writing Practice (General Studies – 38 Marks) Question “The U.S. Treasury allowing India to purchase sanctioned Russian crude already in transit highlights issues of extraterritorial jurisdiction.” Critically examine the constraints on India’s strategic autonomy and sovereignty in the context of evolving global uncertainties and India’s policy of multi-alignment. 🎯 Instructions for Students: Word Limit: 400 – 450 words Structure: Introduction Core Analysis (Dimensions, Examples, Data, Diagrams if possible) Critical Evaluation Way Forward Conclusion Use relevant Indian examples, government initiatives, policies, and recent global developments wherever applicable. 📺 Discussion Schedule These questions will be discussed in detail by Akitav Sir at 7:00 PM on 22nd March on the YouTube channel BodhiSattva IAS. 👉 http://www.youtube.com/@BodhisattvaIAS 📝 Free Answer Review Opportunity If you want your answer to be checked free of cost, you can send your written answers on Telegram: 👉 https://t.me/dailyanswerwriting Write seriously. Think analytically. Frame arguments like a future civil servant.